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Mediabistro Public Relations Certificate Program

Become a certified PR pro with impressive new media skills

Mediabistro Public Relations Certificate Program
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WHEN Anytime

WHERE Online (some courses available in person)
 
WHO Aspiring PR and marketing professionals; media people who want to learn how to promote their own work

WHAT 6 courses that make up a complete training curriculum. Plus access to Mediabistro On Demand video library, AvantGuild membership, and a Freelance Marketplace listing.

Apply now to earn certification that will enhance your resume. Save 40% on public relations courses and resources!

PRICE
$1500 ($1450 for )
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Course Details

Mediabistro's Public Relations Certificate Program provides extensive practical training in the expanding field of PR. You'll progress through our series of public relations classes and learn how to use social media to spread your message. In an elective of your choice, you'll learn more about blogging or branding. By the end of the program, you'll know how to get maximum results for your client, your product, or yourself.

You'll also get access to mediabistro's Self-Paced 6-Session New Media class, the extensive Mediabistro On Demand library of video tutorials, Freelance Marketplace, and AvantGuild.

Mediabistro.com is the premier online education program for media professionals. When you graduate from the program, you will receive certification that will enhance your resume -- and your job prospects.

By the end of the program, you will be able to:

  • Write and edit releases, pitches, and speeches 
  • Create campaigns and analyze results
  • Plan for and deal with a media crisis
  • Understand and use social media tools to build awareness

COURSE OF STUDY

The certificate is awarded to students who successfully complete the 4 required courses, 1 self-paced course, and 1 elective within one year. Students receive a letter of completion and certificate suitable for display.

Required courses:

Choose one elective:

Additional resources:

The Mediabistro Public Relations Certificate Program includes access for 12 months to the following mediabistro.com resources:

  • New Media: 6-Session Self-Paced Course
    Get quickly up to speed on trends and developments in new media.
    • Mediabistro On Demand 
      Develop your professional skills with these how-to videos on new media and career topics.
      • Freelance Marketplace
        Showcase your work and get jobs from managers who need to fill editorial assignments.
        • AvantGuild
          Make your professional life a little easier and a lot more productive with premium access to mediabistro.com's career-focused resources, editorial content, discounts, and other member benefits.

        ADMISSION AND ENROLLMENT

        Students have 2 certification options.

        1) Enroll in each required class separately and apply for certification when you have completed all requirements.

        2) Enroll in the full program for a 40% savings. Only program enrollees receive priority notice about upcoming courses, expedited enrollment, 1 year of access to Mediabistro On Demand, the New Media: 6-Session Self-Paced Course, Freelance Marketplace, and AvantGuild.

        Courses must be completed within one calendar year. Questions? Email us.

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        AvantGuild* Discounts on mediabistro.com offerings are just one of the wonderful benefits of being in AvantGuild, our premium membership program. For just $55 a year, you'll receive instant access to our How to Pitch articles and other premium articles, transcripts from selected seminars and panels, and discounts on virtually everything we do (including eClasses and the Freelance Marketplace)! Click here to join now.